Historical Commission Historic Preservation Awards
Historic Preservation Awards are presented annually by the Historical Commission to individuals, groups, or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the preservation of historic resources in the County.
2007 Recipient - Mr. Ivor Noel Hume
Pictured from left to right: Francis Hamilton, Donna Garrett, Alain Outlaw, Ivor Noel Hume, and Fred Boelt. Mr. Hume worked diligently for over 50 years to establish high standards for quality research in Historical Archaeology at the local, State, National, and International levels and for the large role he has played in the long-term planning and extensive preparations for the 400th Anniversary of Jamestown celebrated this year.
Year |
Recipient |
Project |
| 1987 | Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Cooney | Restoring Riverview Plantation |
| Busch Properties | For recognition of significance of Kingsmill Properties | |
| 1988 | Mary Mobray Branch | For her knowledge of James City County history |
| Ivor Noel Hume | Archaeological investigation at Wolstehnholme Town | |
| Late David W. Ware | Restoring and preserving Windsor Castle | |
| 1989 | The Williamsburg Group, Inc. | Genuine Concern for effect of their developments on historic sites |
| Colonial Capital Branch APVA | Saved and preserved site of 1st settlement at Jamestown | |
| 1990 | Nancy S. Bradshaw & Frances H. Hamilton | Co-authors of "Welcome to Norge" |
| Jamestown Settlement | Dedication to preserving the history of the first years of English settlement since 1957 | |
| 1991 | Lage Frederick L. Belden | Contribution to preservation of heritage of JCC |
| Kevin P. Kelly | 1st Chairman and organizer of James City County Historical Commission | |
| 1992 | No recipient | |
| 1993 | Mario O'Connell Smith | Preservation of Gospel Spreading Farm |
| Ft. Magruder Inn | Preservation and Protection of Civil War earthworks and artifacts | |
| 1994 | Kenneth C. Spencer | Renovation and Preservation of Five Forks School |
| C. Lewis Waltrip, II | "Teacherage" | |
| 1995 | Martha W. McCartney | Author of James City County History |
| Willard S. Gilley | Battle of Williamsburg and Oral History | |
| 1996 | Wm. Kelso APVA | National Park Service Jamestown Island Assessment |
| 1997 | Nan and Ralph Maxwell | Photo record of JCC Architecture |
| Lewis McMurran | Archaeological study landfall at Jamestown | |
| 1998 | Mr. Dennis Blanton | Study of drought conditions at Jamestown during the first few years of settlement |
| Marie Sheppard | Efforts to preserve and honor the memory of the African and African-American heritage of James City County | |
| 2000 | Henry Stephens, Associated Developers, Inc | Identify & preserve archaeological resources at "The Main" & Centerville Free Black Settlement |
| Will Molineaux | Contributions to the preservation of historically important photos and interpretation of other valuable materials that document and promote the cultural heritage of the County | |
| 2006 | JCC Cemetary Group | Locating and recording surviving stones and compiling information on the people and the land where they are located to aid in genealogical research |
| Ron Steffey | Contributions to the documentation of historically important areas of the County through drawing and other art mediums which promote the cultural heritage of the County |
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